The World Open Water Swimming Series offers a global network of races that attract swimmers of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, Olympians, marathon swimmers, disabled athletes and people who just started the sport. The World Open Water Swimming Series extends a global ranking system for people of every age group, encouraging both organizations and athletes to be responsible global stewards of the world’s open bodies of water. With this in mind

• Organize a world-class series of international open water swimming competitions.
• Encourage participation in the open water swimming races for people of all ages and abilities.
• Establish a global ranking system for swimmers of all ages.

In the Golfo Dulce competition, elite athletes and everyday backyard pool swimmers participate alike in 3 categories: 1.5Km, 5Km & 14Km.
Sept, 16th: The Marathon begins at 6:00 a.m. at Parque Piedras Blancas in Puerto Jiménez (14Km).
Sept, 17th: 1.5 and 5Km with the Meta at Puerto Jimenez.

Diana Duhaime, who intends to swim the crossing of the 14km, says: “It is very exciting and an honor to be a part of this wonderful event. I am a Red Cross Certified and Costa Rica Coast Guard Certified Volunteer Lifeguard since 2014. Additionally, I’m a PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Certified Rescue Diver, EFR, SOLO Certified Wilderness First Aid & WSI and former BASRA Officer (Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association).”

She states: “Swimming is a complete, sweet sport, a meditation clearing the senses. However, even sweeter is the sports when it is put into service of saving the lives of others with an event to raise money, awareness & support for the Red Cross and the lifeguards of Costa Rica.
Her free swimming lessons help adults and children who want to overcome their fear of water by learning to respect the ocean.

She adds: “I hope to see you all at the Meta with your friends and family!